With prices at grid parity in many countries renewables are now an attractive alternative for mines across Africa. In this thought-leader interview, SunEdison’s General Manager for South Africa, Enrique Collado, outlines the opportunities and barriers to further renewables deployment. Complete the form below to download the interview
"When you add a power system that is reliable and stable, then the savings are significant" In this Q&A interview, Siemens' Jean-Charles Brun provides an upbeat assessment on the potential for renewables in off-grid mines in Africa. As Jean-Charles discusses, there are challenges related to project time-scale and finance but the drivers for these projects (the Read More
Rob Lydan, the Director of Wind and Solar at global engineering firm Hatch has been on the mine-renewables journey from the start. It was discussions with Rob in 2012 that encouraged us at Energy and Mines to develop our global series of events (that Hatch, through Rob, has supported). Coincidentally, our efforts to create project opportunities Read More
Anglo American Platinum's Kleantha Pillay, presents on how the use of fuel cells in the mining sector can help save fuels, improve safety and security as well as create commodity demand for one of their core products.
Christo Oliver is Principal Electrical Engineer at Anglo American’s Kumba Iron Ore. He is participating in a panel discussion on how mines are looking to secure their power supplies for their operations at the Renewables and Mining Summit & Exhibition on July 1-2 at the Hilton, Johannesburg. Here he discusses the mine’s energy challenges, consumption and Read More
In an article published this week featuring interviews with Anglo American Platinum, Cronimet, Acacia, Shanta Mining, BR Energy, International Finance Corp., MCD International, and Primus Power, Energy and Mines’ spotlight on Africa looks at the increasing interest in renewables for addressing load shedding and diesel reliance and the challenges in making these projects bankable. “This is a very big challenge for Read More
NRG Renew has published a whitepaper on the benefits of solar energy as an independent energy source for the mining industry. As the whitepaper reports: “[In South Africa], for example, a solar solution’s ability to provide an independent source of power has heightened relevance, especially in the country’s mining industry, where remote locations are the norm. Read More
Caterpillar and First Solar, Inc. today announced a strategic alliance to develop an integrated photovoltaic (PV) solar solution for microgrid applications. Under the agreement, First Solar will design and manufacture a pre-engineered turnkey package for use in remote microgrid applications, such as small communities and mine sites. The package will feature Cat-branded solar panels manufactured by Read More
Perth gold miner Northern Star Resources is considering solar power for its Jundee gold mine, in Western Australia. Full article via Mining Weekly - here
TEMPORARY power and cooling supplier Aggreko is mulling a move into providing renewable energy technology as part of its offering. Full article from the The Herald, Scotland can be viewed here
